Over the last three years, J Clark Anderson has been one of our most requested DJ’s. In 2013 he performed at over 60 events and consistently received positive feedback from clients and vendors. J Clark is our guest blogger today and talks about one his favorite style of special events….Decades Parties!
This Monday our team is coming off the busiest October to date follow by starting November with 10 events in it's first week. Least to say, they are all recovering today! I've given them a little break from DJ Diaries and wanted to do a break out series, New Music Mondays! Many of our clients look to the Top 40 hits list to help add music to their event playlists. So, this series will not only recognize new chart climbing hits, but it may also open new musical doors to artists and songs you may not be so familiar with! November has a plethora of huge album releases: Adele, Justin Bieber, Tim McGraw, and Ellie Goulding are only naming a few! This first edition will be a delightful recap of the new music that's graced our ears in the first week of November.
I almost sang a Glee Christmas song this morning on the way to work. I quickly changed it because it's my personal policy not transition to holiday mode until Thanksgiving weekend. While I may not be one to start my holiday planning early, it's not too early to start planning your company holiday party! We started getting calls about holiday parties back in August. Yes, people, that's how far out the planning begins. It's not too late to start now! Most people dread attending their company holiday bash, but it doesn't have to be that way! Let's plan a holiday party that your guests want to attend!
This bride is a special family friend of the Snyder Entertainment team. When Hope reached out to Brian about her wedding, we were so excited to be involved! Ken and Hope had a beautiful wedding at Rippavilla Plantation in Spring Hill, TN. Brad Ford was there to keep her guests on the dance floor. There wasn't a moment where Hope was sitting - she danced all night long! Darcy Ferris Photography caught the priceless moments of the night and shared them with us!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's one of my favorite times of the year! It's that time when Pantone releases their top colors for the next season! Pantone is known for leading the pack when it comes to setting the tone (pun intended) for the next seasons fashions and trends. The spring 2016 color selection is possibly one of my favorites that they've released. It's the perfect mix of rose and pink tones with bright bursts of buttercup yellow and fiesta orange and calming hues of snorkel and serenity blues. Are you wondering how this affects you?...Well, let me tell you!
Back in July, we had the pleasure of working with one of the sweetest couples, Annie and Danny, to plan the entertainment for their Mint Springs Farm wedding. Their wedding was very unique because we were able to work closely with their band, Mo's Sol Band. We had a blast coordinating different songs and transitioning from live music to more mixed DJ music with them. It certainly added a special touch to Annie and Danny's night! We were so excited to find out that this blue and white China print wedding had been featured on One Fab Day's wedding blog! Enjoy Annie and Danny's July wedding captured by Teale Photography!
One reason wedding planning can be overwhelming is because there are so many different wedding professionals to choose from. We've had a lot of 2016 brides start inquiring about our services for their weddings, and we realize how overwhelming the initial stages of planning can be. So, before you attend any meetings with vendors, it’s important to prepare yourself by writing down any and all questions that you need answered to help decide who is the best fit for your wedding. Bridal Guide has shared 10 questions to ask before booking your wedding DJ.
We were honored when Rae reached out to us to help with her and Phillip’s wedding. I will be honest and say that I wondered if we could bring the same “view of the world” to her wedding that she brings out in her images. I knew it would start with the music. As you can imagine Rae doesn’t necessarily listen to Top 40 radio every day. So there was the challenge of making her dance floor as unique and diverse as she is as a person but also finding those guilty pleasure anthems that everyone knows. The second part of the equation was setting the tone and mood. So we brought our open air photo booth, LED uplighting by Chauvet and Dance Lighting. At the end of the night I felt like we were able to capture the personalities of Rae and Phillip.
It's peak wedding season for the Snyder Entertainment team. For October alone, we will provide entertainment for over 50 events. That's right. That means we will help over 50 couples have a first dance at their wedding reception. We've been too a few weddings before, and we've seen a few awkward first dances. Many couples forget that all eyes will be on them for their first dance, and it could cause a few extra nerves. Maybe you don't like dancing but still want to have a first? Maybe you have two left feet? Want to know a little secret? It doesn't have to be weird! It can be fun, charming, and memorable for you and your guests! We loved the article shared on Loverly so much that we had to share! Read on for 5 tips for first dance success!
Skylar and Daniel are deeply rooted in the community. They wanted to make sure that their evening was totally inclusive and highly energetic for their guest. The idea of relaxed anticipation was apparent from day one and it carried through to the end of the night. To be honest, I came away feeling as though I had known these two for years. Their calm and welcoming spirit was appreciated and perfectly expressed through delicate touches on their wedding day. This was, in my opinion, the perfect recipe for an exciting night!
The events were held in the vintage rustic Saddle Woods Farm in Rutherford County, TN. The day couldn’t have possibly been better. Rain had threatened the day before, but by day break on Saturday, the sun was shining and temps were warming. The setting was perfect with elegant touches of burgundy and white throughout the venue. Skylar wanted to keep the color scheme more in line with the fall season and the rustic look of the venue allowed her to do just that. Exposed wood and tasteful splashes of greenery helped break up the colors both inside and out. The ceremony took place in the woods next to the barn where a minor pre-reception was held between the ceremony and dinner. Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” provided the soundtrack to the wedding party introductions. It was obvious at this point, we were in for a huge celebration. Spirited celebrations began to sporadically take place as the anticipation began to hit a fever pitch for Skylar and Daniel’s introduction. The barn erupted in loud applause from the 150+ in attendance when “Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Palo” were introduced for the first time!
Dinner was a wonderful feast made up of Chicken, Mac ‘N Cheese, and all the fixing’s provided by Two Fat Men Catering of Lebanon, TN. The dinner was followed by the cake cutting featuring music from The Average White Band (Cut The Cake). Daniel had played baseball at MTSU and so instead of doing a Groom’s Cake, he elected to have Baseball designed cupcakes for guest. A wonderfully personal touch to the evening’s sugary selections. The Matron of Honor, Anna Surratt and Best Man, Conlon Palo shared a few words with both the guest and Bride and Groom prior to the special dances.
First dance for Daniel and Skylar was a wonderful song by the New Basement Tapes “When I Get My Hands On You”. Skylar then elected to dance with her father, Tommy McRae, to the song “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root. Daniel closed out the special dances with a spin around the dance floor with his grandmother, Linell Palo, to the song “Simple Man” by Lynard Skynard. From the moment the special dancing ended to the sendoff, the dance floor was electric and PACKED!
Some of the songs Daniel and Skylar wanted to make sure they got to dance to were party favorites “Cupid Shuffle” and “Watch Me”. They also wanted to make sure Van Halen’s classic, “Jump”, was played which ended up getting everyone together for one of many dance circles. It was unbelievable. The photobooth was alive all night long bustling with activity from the moment it was turned on. Over 150 photos were taken and preserved in a special scrap book for Daniel and Skylar to have compliments of Snyder Entertainment.
The send off included a VERY large crowd with hands filled with glow sticks leading to a waiting Land Rover. The party continued at a local bar in Murfreesboro where all guest were invited to attend. A perfect night full of memories and celebration came to an end almost as quickly as they tied the knot.
We had the chance to work with some very amazing vendors including the folks at Saddle Woods Farm (Venue), Two Vintage Monkey’s (Wedding Planning), Two Fat Men Catering (Food), She and Him Weddings (Photographer), and Taylor Knose (Videographer).
We congratulate Daniel and Skylar and wish them nothing but success and happiness!
